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Should the Sheilas be let loose on the front line?

Old Jan 20th 2004, 11:49 pm
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http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...5E2702,00.html

Latham push for women in combat
By John Kerin
January 21, 2004
WOMEN could take on frontline combat roles in Australia's defence force under a Latham Labor government.

Women are banned from taking part in direct combat in six main areas including infantry, armoured and artillery units and navy mine clearance diving.

The ALP will debate at its national conference next week whether to review the policy. Labor's defence spokesman, senator Chris Evans, said yesterday the commitment to review the restrictions had been long-standing ALP policy.

"We will be visiting this issue as part of an effort to address discrimination in all its forms," Senator Evans said.

"If the ADF has sound reasoning as to why women shouldn't serve in combat positions, then we would take that on board, but we are serious about addressing all forms of discrimination and prejudice," Senator Evans told The Australian yesterday.
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They were discussing this on the radio this morning and had a phone in. One woman called Susan rang in and would not join the army because of the lack of front line action. She sounded like a mean killing machine and god help any enemy confronting her.
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get the women to the front, great cannon fodder.

 
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I'll stay in the kitchen thanks - I know my place

If they pass the same medicals & tests as the guys then yes they should (if they are enough)
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If you could co ordinate all the women at the front line to having their 'monthlies' simulataneously any enemy wouldn't stand a chance in hell! :scared:
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if women want to sign up to regiments that essentialy operate on the front line then shouldnt that be there choice. the only problem i can see is that certain male soldiers wont be too happy about women fighting alongside them.
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Couldn't do it myself, but I have female mates in the army and the love it. Wouldn't want to be the enemy up against any of them:scared: :scared:
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Yep, let 'em loose on the frontline but don't expect equal pay gals.

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they would have to make shiny pink guns for the wenches.

 
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At least they'll ask for directions on the way
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Originally posted by bundy
At least they'll ask for directions on the way

PMSL!!!
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Originally posted by bundy
At least they'll ask for directions on the way
Because they can't read a map? And the guns will be chartreuse or vermillion or lavender or something like that billy.

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Originally posted by OzTennis
Because they can't read a map? And the guns will be chartreuse or vermillion or lavender or something like that billy.

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At least they'll admit if they have trouble navigating and ask someone rather than milling about in circles for a few hours muttering and taking wrong turns
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Not a chance,

Where would they find matching army camo handbags and heels from!!!

Time to duck and cover I think.

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Originally posted by bundy
At least they'll admit if they have trouble navigating and ask someone rather than milling about in circles for a few hours muttering and taking wrong turns
Good retort bundy, further proof, not that it was ever needed that you aren't 'fluffy'.

What about the invevitable problem with uniforms - no 2 female soldiers can wear the same outfit can they?

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